Murder by Choice: Mystery Game review

Murder by Choice is a modern whodunit with a single cast and setting. Journalist Carla Page is invited to a billionaire's private party on a tropical island, a storm cuts it off, and a murder happens just after she arrives. Nordcurrent's listing describes the loop: make choices that shape the story, investigate crime scenes, gather evidence, search hidden object scenes and solve mini-games, while exploring the island. The present-day setting sets it apart from the 1920s and 1930s period games here, and the 13+ rating is lower than Criminal Case's 16+. The money side is energy and hints: the cheapest listed offer is $2.99 and bags of energy run to $13.99. It is also a large 911.7 MB download and requires iOS 12.0 or later. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not play to the ending.

Who it is for

players who want a single long story where choices shape the plot

Price

Free to play; in-app offers start at $2.99 on the US App Store.

Battery Offer $2.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Choices shape how the story unfolds
• Crime scene investigation and evidence gathering
• Hidden object scenes
• Mini-games and puzzles
• Explorable tropical island setting

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Present-day setting, unlike the period pieces on this list
• Strength: Choices give the story more than one path
• Strength: Runs on iPhone, iPad and Apple silicon Macs
• Weakness: Energy and hint packs, with the cheapest listed offer at $2.99
• Weakness: Large 911.7 MB download
• Weakness: Fewer languages than Unsolved or Criminal Case

Key facts

• Lead character: Journalist Carla Page
• Age rating: 13+
• Languages: English and 7 more
• Requires: iOS 12.0 or later

Where it ranks

Murder by Choice: Mystery Game is No. 7 in our Best Free Mystery Games verdict.